"It's All About New Jersey'' Auction Benefits Operation Shoebox NJ

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Limited edition "League of Their Own" Patriots jersey fashioned after the uniforms worn by the Rockford, Ill. Peaches.Limited edition "League of Their Own" Patriots jersey fashioned after the uniforms worn by the ...Credits: Rod Hirsch

This limited edition giclée (21/28) by artist James Fiorentino shows former Yankee and Patriots manager Sparky Lyle during his 1977 Cy Young award-winning season. It is autographed by Lyle. This limited edition giclée (21/28) by artist James Fiorentino shows former Yankee and Patriots ...Credits: Rod Hirsch

Team-signed Patriots jersey from game sponsored by Operation Shoebox New Jersey.Team-signed Patriots jersey from game sponsored by Operation Shoebox New Jersey. Credits: Rod Hirsch

Out-of-this-world limited edition "Star Trek" jersey signed by members of the 2019 Somerset Patriots.Out-of-this-world limited edition "Star Trek" jersey signed by members of the 2019 Somerset ...Credits: Rod Hirsch

By TAPINTO STAFF

September 6, 2019 at 7:26 PM

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Limited edition commemorative Somerset Patriots baseball jerseys highlight an auction of of items with their roots in New Jersey by New Jersey's premiere auctioneer, Joe Bodnar, at TD Bank Ballpark Sunday, Sept. 8, following the Patriots game against the High Point Rockers.

Gates open at noon; game time is 1:05 p.m.

Bodnar and volunteers from Operation Shoebox New Jersey will scramble at the conclusion of the game to set up for the auction which will be held behind the Patriots' dugout on the first base side of the field. Bodnar will stand on top of the dugout to sell each individual item, which will include 4 limited edition jerseys, each signed by the entire Patriots' team, as well as other sports memorabilia, art work - and a basket of Jersey fresh vegetables.

Limited edition gicless of paintings by renowned New Jersey sports artist James Fiorentino will also be sold to the highest bidder, including a limited edition print of Sparky Lyle, former manager of the Somerset Patriots, now manager emeritus, and the winner of the 1977 Cy Young Award when he was a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. The Lyle print is autographed.

The Patriots have donated several items to the auction, including a luxury suite for the 2020 season.

A Rutgers University basket of items will also be sold, as well as tickets to a New Jersey Devils hockey game at the Prudential Center in Newark.

The autographed uniforms include:

- a red, white and blue American-flag jersey from a game sponsored by Operation Shoebox New Jersey during the 2019 season;

- a pink jersey worn during the 2019 season to commemorate the "League of Their Own" movie based on the spirited, but short-lived Wmen's baseball league that flourished during World War II;

- a black, gray and blue "Star Wars" jersey worn during the 2019 season, and

- a blue, black and yellow "Batman" jersey that players will wear during the Sept. 7 Saturday game.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit Operation Shoebox New Jersey, a non-profit corporation based in Somerville/Hillsborough that packs and ships donated food and toiletry items to US military personnel deployed around the world.

FLEMINGTON, NJ – Thousands flocked to Stangl Road here yesterday to join in the kick-off of the Central Jersey Jazz Festival, an event that will continue today in New Brunswick from 1 to 6 p.m. and in Somerville on Sunday, also from 1 to 6 p.m.

As with the Flemington show, all performances are free. Those attending should supply their own chairs. Food vendors are available at all three ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ – Thousands flocked to Stangl Road here yesterday to join in the kick-off of the ...

HIGH POINT, NC - The High Point Rockers (31-30, 72-59) overcame an early deficit to top the Somerset Patriots (22-39, 64-67) 5-1 Friday night at BB&T Point

Somerset jumped in front with a two-out rally in the top of the first inning. Olmo Rosario started the rally with a base hit up the middle before Jimmy Paredes lined an RBI double to right-center field, putting the Patriots ahead ...

HIGH POINT, NC - The High Point Rockers (31-30, 72-59) overcame an early deficit to top the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Nat Adderley Jr., best known for his work with Luther Vandross, will headline the closing night of the three-day Central Jersey Jazz Festival Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4:45-6 p.m. on the East Main Street stage adjacent to the green surrounding the historic Somerset County Courthouse.

Opening the 5-hour concert will be tenor saxaphonist Javon Jackson (1:30-2:40 p.m.), followed by ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Nat Adderley Jr., best known for his work with Luther Vandross, will headline the ...

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Bishop James F. Checchio has authorized a special collection at all parishes in the Diocese of Metuchen the weekend of Sept. 14 and 15, ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – As the people of the Bahamas begin to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Dorian ...

The Patriots jumped put to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Olmo Rosario started the scoring with an RBI single, followed by an RBI fielder’s choice by Jimmy Paredes. Edwin Espinal then launched a two-run home run (7) to left field to ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquried right-handed Taylor Wright in a trade with the Evansville Otters (Frontier League) for future considerations. He is active for tonight’s game against the Sugar Land Skeeters.

Wright enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and first in the Atlantic League. The 6’5” righty spent his first professional season this year with the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have acquried right-handed Taylor Wright in a trade with the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset County business and civic leaders will welcome representatives from the Howard County, Maryland Chamber of Commerce for an Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference from Sunday, Sept. 15th, to Tuesday, Sept. 17th..

The Howard County Chamber will bring 20 to 30 business and civic leaders along with County Executive Calvin Ball and elected and appointed officials. The ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset County business and civic leaders will welcome representatives from the ...

SOMERVILLE , NJ – The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has proclaimed September 2019 as National Recovery Month.

The proclamation was presented by Freeholder Director Brian D. Levine at the Sept. 10 freeholders’ meeting and accepted by Rocky Schwartz of Prevention Resources Inc. Also joining in the presentation were county Human Services Director Michael J. Frost; county Alcoholism ...

SOMERVILLE , NJ – The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has proclaimed September 2019 as ...